Tauranga roads operating beyond capacity despite major works to fix traffic woes
10 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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Traffic backed up on Hewletts Rd, an area identified in major plans to fix Tauranga s congestion issues. Photo / File
Traffic backed up on Hewletts Rd, an area identified in major plans to fix Tauranga s congestion issues. Photo / File
Some Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty roads are operating beyond capacity and 13 critical projects have been prioritised in a major plan to alleviate the strain on the region s arterial routes. But even then, many motorists will need to change their travelling habits before there will be any notable difference to congestion levels, local transport leaders warn.
Dave White shares passion for his role around water safety in Bay of Plenty
7 Jan, 2021 09:49 PM
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A busy day at Lake Tarawera. Photo / File
Rotorua Daily Post
Tell us about you and your role in the Bay of Plenty
I joined in 2019 as the strategy manager and report directly to a Water Safety Bay of Plenty Governance, operating out of Sport Bay of Plenty.
Collectively, we are responsible for implementing the Bay of Plenty Water Safety Strategy, and working with the community and stakeholders to identify opportunities and develop water safety initiatives that will lead to a lower preventable drowning rate in the Bay of Plenty.
Number of Bay of Plenty jetskiers caught by speed radar gun a mystery, for now
8 Jan, 2021 03:03 AM
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Jetskiers and other recreational water users have been targeted by the harbourmaster using a new speed radar gun. Photo / File
Jetskiers and other recreational water users have been targeted by the harbourmaster using a new speed radar gun. Photo / File
A month after the Bay of Plenty Regional Council warned jetskiers they would be the focus of a new speed radar gun, the number of those caught breaching local bylaws remains unknown.
On December 10, the regional council issued a statement saying a large number of jetskiers had been flouting the rules in recent years and any who tried to do so this summer could face a $200 fine.
21 Jan 2020
Checks on more than 1000 boat hulls around Northland this summer are showing improved results in the fight against unwanted hitchhiking marine pests threatening the region s marine environment.Boaties heading north urged to clean hulls to avoid carrying marine pests
13 May 2019
A Mediterranean fanworm invasion poses a serious threat to Marlborough s coastal waters and aquaculture industry, a council biosecurity manager says.Fanworm poses serious threat to Marlborough marine environment
29 Mar 2016
They may look colourful, squidgy and harmless, but their numbers are rising and they re a threat to the aquaculture industry. AudioCute and squidgy but a threat to aquaculture
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